This light-hearted story of a lampâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life cycle has
a serious message. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw-away fashion
mentality is causing many problems for the
world we live in. In 2005 1.2 million tonnes of
clothing went to landfill in the UK alone, making
up 30% of waste in council tips. This waste is
often unnecessary as a lot of what is being
thrown away can be re-used and re-loved.
At the Second Hand Gift Company, we want to
completely change the way people see second
hand gifts. We want you to be proud to share
the second-hand sensation and give items a new
life! People should not be ashamed or
embarrassed to give second hand, but should
embrace it and encourage others by spreading
the word of the benefits.

We source and re-sell only the finest, top of the
range second hand items; cleaned and brought
to a high standard for you to gift to your loved
ones. Our gifts are unique and different, a
special way to give something (and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re
unlikely to get it from anyone else!). Not only
this, but it is an extremely affordable way to
make a friends day!

You buy the lamp of your dreams, it so
perfectly matches your curtains and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
completely worth that designer price tag!

The new lamp has a long and pleasant
stay at your house, next to those
matching curtains.

After itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair share of love and attention,
the lamp is no longer of use to you as
you re-decorate your house.

So the lamp gets donated to The Second
Hand Gift Co, and is given a second
chance at life!

The freshly polished and re-stored lamp
is sold for a great affordable price as a gift!

It’s given it’s new home where it’s
re-loved and can one day hopefully
returned to us at the Second Hand Gift
Co for another lease of life...

re-store
re-gift
re-use
re-love

We restore any item donated with the slightest
chance of re-selling, trying to make it as desirable as new!

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll prepare your item so its ready and waiting to be
given as a gift to a loved one.

The next stages are up to the new owner! Our items
are just dying to be given a new home.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure your gift recipients will love what you give
them. If not, we have a returns policy for up to 30 days.